Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2554BLocation: BostonDate / Time: July 09, 2011 10:00AM
Description:
Diminutive Bowfront Mahogany Bureau, the banded top over conforming case with four graduated drawers, on ogee bracket feet, ht. 32, wd. 29 3/4, dp. 17 1/2 in.
Estimate $600-800
The top is lacking inlay at front right corner. The brasses are replaced. One side has a long shrinkage crack. A 2 in. section of molding is missing from the left side of the bottom drawer and there are cracks to the foot directly underneath. With age typical usage wear and scratches, nicks, and scuffs.